The forex investment scandal that was first reported on Sunday, August 11, has spiralled into a full-blown crisis, with fresh allegations that senior Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers are actively sabotaging the investigation.
These claims have thrown the spotlight on what could be a deeply entrenched web of corruption, shielding the main suspect, who has been identified, from justice.
A senior police officer, who is among the victims of the multi-million shilling forex scam, has made damning accusations against her colleagues in Eldoret.
Speaking to Citizen TV on Wednesday, August 14, under the condition of anonymity, the officer revealed that her efforts to seek justice have been stonewalled by senior police officers who are allegedly in collusion with the main suspect.
The officer, who initially invested Ksh100,000 with the said company in 2022, saw her deposit swell to nearly half a million shillings.
Buoyed by the impressive returns, she invested even more, including her family’s savings—money that was earmarked for her children’s education. What started as a promising financial venture quickly unravelled, leading to devastating losses and a personal crisis.
Despite her knowledge of financial crimes, the allure of easy money clouded her judgment, resulting in her committing even more funds. She entrusted Ksh800,000 to the suspect for a new contract in May, only for the investment to go up in smoke.
The loss of these funds triggered a cascade of personal tragedies, including the breakdown of her marriage.
“Part of that money had come from family savings, which I had been entrusted with for safekeeping. It was meant for the education of our children. I knew January was still far, so I added that money, and now I had 800K for a new contract. The suspect took the money and started another contract, but it did not yield results,” she lamented.
The officer’s situation became even more dire when she involved her sick brother in the scheme. Desperate to fund his surgery, she encouraged him to invest with forex investment, promising a quick return that never materialised.
Her brother’s condition worsened due to the lack of funds for his treatment, leaving him paralysed.
The once-close family has since been torn apart by accusations that she swindled her brother.
“My brother needed surgery, and we couldn’t afford it. I introduced him to the company, hoping it would help. Unfortunately, he didn’t benefit either. His money was lost, and now he’s paralysed,” she stated, her voice heavy with regret.
Adding to her woes, the loss of her children’s school fees and money meant for the family’s needs shattered her marriage of nearly two decades. The officer’s life has been left in tatters, but what stings the most is the betrayal by her fellow officers.
“After almost two decades of marriage, it has shattered just like that. I was involved in the law and never took matters into my own hands. I involved the DCIO and Central Police Station, and I was told that there was no way I could be helped because it was a civil case. But I knew this was obtaining money by false pretences—it is a criminal case,” she stated.
Her allegations paint a grim picture of law enforcement in the country. She claims that officers she has worked alongside since graduating from the police academy are now colluding with the suspect, tipping him off whenever victims try to confront him. According to her, these officers not only know the main suspect’s whereabouts but are also actively protecting him from arrest.
“It is very unfortunate and painful. Being a police officer, I have knowledge of what’s happening and how you can get to someone, and I realise the rightful people to help you—because you don’t want to take the law into your own hands—are benefiting,” she added, her voice breaking.
The officer’s revelations come just days after Uasin Gishu County Commander Benjamin Mwanthi assured demonstrators that DCI officers had taken over the case and promised swift action against the main suspect and his accomplices.
However, she remains sceptical, warning that any of the over 3,000 victims expecting justice are holding on to false hope.
The officer’s account raises critical questions about the integrity of the DCI and the willingness of law enforcement to protect ordinary Kenyans from financial predators.
Source: kENYANS.CO.KE